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The collapse of chaos : discovering simplicity in a complex world

by Jack Cohen, Ian Stewart

This work investigates how simplicity emerges from the interaction of chaos and complexity. It surveys traditional scientific fields, including cosmology and quantum mechanics, while exploring unconventional theories through imaginative dialogue and scenarios.

Accession 30409 ISBN 0670849839 Publisher Viking
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